Matthew Bates signs new deal at Hartlepool

Ross Gregory

Matthew Bates has committed his future to Hartlepool United afte signing a new contract.

The 28-year-old joined the club last summer following his release from Bradford City and he went on to make 27 appearances in all competitions.

Bates follows in the footsteps of Dan Jones who also penned a new deal with Pools this week, with boss Ronnie Moore also already adding four new signings in Rakish Bingham, Carl Magnay, Rhys Oates and Harry Worley.